First assessment of the highly contaminated harbour of Montevideo, Uruguay

Sediment and water sampled during 1998 in Montevideo Harbor, Uruguay, which receives untreated sewage and industrial effluents, were assayed for COD, DO, ammonia, suspended solids, and other water quality indicators. Biodiversity was poor, as chronic contamination adversely impacted macrofaunal dive...

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Published in:Marine pollution bulletin 2002-06, Vol.44 (6), p.554-565
Main Authors: Danulat, Eva, Muniz, Pablo, Garcı́a-Alonso, Javier, Yannicelli, Beatriz
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Applied ecology
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
Coastal contamination
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Ecotoxicology, biological effects of pollution
Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics
Environmental assessment
Environmental Monitoring
Estuary
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Marine and brackish environment
Montevideo Harbour
Natural water pollution
Pollution
Pollution, environment geology
Rı́o de la Plata
Seawaters, estuaries
Ships
Transportation
Uruguay
Water Pollutants - analysis
Water treatment and pollution
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Summary:Sediment and water sampled during 1998 in Montevideo Harbor, Uruguay, which receives untreated sewage and industrial effluents, were assayed for COD, DO, ammonia, suspended solids, and other water quality indicators. Biodiversity was poor, as chronic contamination adversely impacted macrofaunal diversity. BOD levels were high throughout the harbor and generally exceeded maximum values established by law. Fecal coliform concentrations also exceeded environmental standards and may pose a significant risk to human health.
ISSN:0025-326X
1879-3363
DOI:10.1016/S0025-326X(02)00086-3